For nearly a century, Downtown has been the best place to find aromatherapy in LA. Since 1913, Japanese flower growers have owned and operated the area known as the Flower Market. Today, the region is run by Japanese American businessmen and the nurturing hands of several Latino families who have cultivated and developed extremely successful businesses.

From orchids to oleanders and daisies to dahlias, the Los Angeles Flower Market features species from every corner of the world. And by visiting their Web site, www.laflowerdistrict.com, you can find out which specimen specifically relates to your garden’s need, your personal mood or a gift for any occasion.

If planning a visit to the Flower Market, take note of the hours presented online. You never know who you may run into here. After all, event planners for such extravaganzas as the Academy Awards are frequent visitors, and sometimes their celebrity friends tag along.